Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to London, Turkish Airlines or Wizz Air?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to London are Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air. With an average price for the route of £208 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Wizz Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £120 and an overall rating of 6.2.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 4h 00m to travel the 1,527 miles between Istanbul Airport and London Gatwick Airport.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Istanbul Airport and London Gatwick Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 4 direct flights that take off from Istanbul Airport and land in London Gatwick Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 07m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (4).

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport was £64 for a one-way ticket and £103 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London Gatwick Airport on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

Question 6

Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul Airport airport is called Istanbul and the only airport in London Gatwick Airport is London Gatwick.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Istanbul Airport at 07:55 and will be landing in London Gatwick Airport at 09:55.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport jets off at 20:25 and lands at 22:30.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Istanbul Airport and London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport. They are Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air. The cheapest airline for this route is Wizz Air, with the best return deal found costing £52. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Wizz Air.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul Airport and London Gatwick Airport.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport on a daily basis.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport is November, where tickets cost £79 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £292 and £238 respectively.

Question 14

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport.

Question 15

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Gatwick Airport from Istanbul Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 16

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Gatwick Airport with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

Question 17

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Gatwick Airport from Istanbul Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 18

How often are flights from Istanbul to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Istanbul and London historically see delays in approximately 15% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 102 minutes.

Question 19

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Turkish Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 13% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 20

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 21

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul Airport and London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 61% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Question 24

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to London Gatwick Airport from Istanbul Airport usually cost between £139 and £421 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £103 on Wizz Air (23 Sept–30 Sept).

Question 25

What are the most popular airlines flying to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to London Gatwick Airport is Wizz Air, followed by Turkish Airlines.

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